In an emergency please dial 999 first to activate an ambulance response!

Always call 999 first in the case of an accident or medical emergency when a person is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. In a situation where you think someone may be having a heart attack or stroke, call 999 immediately.

If you feel that a GP is required for emergency care please call the surgery on +353 21 4772717 or outside surgery hours contact the SouthDoc out-of-hours GP service on 1850 335 999

Covid-19 Autumn Booster and Influenza Vaccine Programmes 2025/2026

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We will be commencing vaccination clinics at Market Place Surgery in October.
Further details to follow soon.

Covid-19 Autumn Booster and Influenza Vaccine Programmes

Seasonal Covid-19 boosters are recommended for some people at higher risk of Covid-19 illness as follows:

• Those aged 60 years and above

• Those aged 6 months or older who are immunocompromised

• Those aged 6 months to 59 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation, severe disease or death

Seasonal Influenza boosters are available for the following eligible groups:

• All children aged 2 to 17 years at the time of vaccination

• Persons aged 60 years and older

• Pregnant Women (at any stage of pregnancy)

• Those aged 6 to 23 months and 18 to 59 years with specified chronic illness

• Healthcare Workers

• Carers and household contacts of people with increased medical risk

The Covid-19 autumn booster and Influenza booster can be co-administered for those who are eligible to receive both booster vaccines.